September 6, 2019
Whether it is caused by a medical condition, working hours, shift patterns or personal circumstances, fatigue is a health and safety risk that can often be overlooked, but must be controlled by employers. Read More
August 27, 2019
Fatigue is common amongst the population, but particularly among those working abnormal hours, and can arise from excessive working time or poorly designed shift patterns. It is also related to workload, in that workers are more easily fatigued if their work is machine-paced, complex or monotonous. Read More
July 12, 2019
ROSPA has highlighted fatigue and sleep management of one of the big safety issues going forward. Read More
December 13, 2018
A leading expert has urged workers to maintain good sleep patterns during the festive season, as new research highlights the impact Christmas parties can have on our bodies. Read More
October 16, 2018
According to a report, the US loses an equivalent of around 1.2 million working days a year due to insufficient sleep. The UK and Germany both lose just over 200,000 working days. Read More
September 28, 2018
Many employees struggle with their finances due to increasing personal debt, demanding financial commitments and limited time to save funds for the future. Research has linked financial concerns to having a negative effect on employee mental and physical wellbeing, causing detriment to the business. Read More
September 21, 2018
Marcus de Guingand from Third Pillar of Health, explores some of the common findings in respect of fatigue in construction from conversations with industry professionals. He'll also delve into some of the consequences and look at how you can help reduce this hidden problem. Read More
August 10, 2018
Now that the heatwave has broken, many of us are looking forward to finally getting a decent night’s kip, but for some the prospect of eight hours uninterrupted sleep remains as elusive as ever. Read More
August 8, 2018
Sleeping more than eight hours a night could increase the risk of premature death, according to a new study. Read More
August 1, 2018
At first glance the threat of fatigue to policing may seem like an extraordinary assertion. Surely UK policing (and other police forces around the world) have much bigger issues to worry about, no? Read More